cinquedea
Pronunciation: /ˌt͡ʃɪŋkwɪˈdi.ə/
The English word “cinquedea” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- A short sword with a heavy blade developed in northeastern Italy during the Renaissance, often richly ornamented.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian cinquedea (literally “five fingers”), named after its width.
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